CACAO BLOG

HELLO SPRING and HELLO BIKINI WEATHER! There is a certain vibe in the air that comes with the change of seasons and those of us who live the bikini life
know exactly what’s in store for the summer! Pool parties, music festivals, beach days, surfing, swimming, tanning, road trips, discovering new beaches
& surf spots, beach parties, summer romances and vacations to exotic islands … the list is endless and we are getting too excited! It’s time to get bikini ready! So where do you start? Frills, no frills, tie up sides, hipster bikini, low cut, high cut, scrunch bottom,
cheeky bottoms, Brazilian bottoms… don’t be overwhelmed, we are going to give you some quick tips to help you choose the perfect bikini for your body shape
this summer!

1. Know your body shape

2. Choose a bikini style & colour that best flatters your body shape

PEAR SHAPE

Small top / Big bottom

GOAL:
You want to make your bum look smaller so it’s more in proportion with your top half.

Bikini Bottom Style:
Brazilian or Cheeky Bottom bikini with thin string over hips, with high cut, generally less coverage all over because LESS MATERIAL MAKES THINGS LOOK
SMALLER! This will create the illusion of longer, slimmer, sexy legs. Opt for darker colour bikini bottoms to draw less attention.

*Pair with a light or bright coloured bandeau top or balconette style swim top like the Ocean Girl Swim Top by Cacao Bikini, for a wider looking top
half that is more in proportion with your bottom half. To enhance your bust wear a top with frills top like the Ariel Swim Top.

Celebrity Pears –
Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, JLo, Shakira

APPLE SHAPE

Larger bust, broader shoulders with narrow hips & less defined waist.

GOAL:
You want to make your hips look bigger to balance out your larger top half and achieve that sexy hour glass look!

Bikini Bottom Style:
Tie side with bows, ruffles or thick belt bottoms will all help to increase the appearance of your hips and balance out your bigger top half. Choose a Brazilian or Cheeky Bottom bikinis to
avoid saggy bum look. Opt for light or bright colour bikini bottoms to draw the focus towards your bottom half.